Exam quiz Communications - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase NEGATIVE means...

Accepted Answer

no or permission not granted

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yes, or permission is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand and will comply

Question 2

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? A frequency change instruction should be...

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acknowledged with the new frequency

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acknowledged only by saying ROGER, without the assigned channel

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ignored until landing at the destination

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carried out without an acknowledgement or aircraft identification

Question 3

Which statement about QNH readback is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

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A readback automatically changes the altimeter subscale.

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A readback is required only if the reported QNH is below 1000 hPa.

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ROGER always replaces the required altimeter-setting readback.

Question 4

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The correct meaning of WILCO is...

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I understand your message and will comply

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I repeat my last transmission

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I am unable to comply

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Wait and I will call you

Question 5

Distress messages are messages...

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Concerning aircraft and their passengers which face a grave and imminent threat and require immediate assistance.

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Concerning the safety of an aircraft, a watercraft or some other vehicle or person in sight.

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Sent by a pilot or an aircraft operating agency which have an imminent meaning for aircraft in flight.

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Concerning the operation or maintenance of facilities which are important for the safety and regularity of flight operations.

Question 6

What does the abbreviation "HX" stand for?

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No specific opening hours

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Sunrise to sunset

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Sunset to sunrise

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24 h service

Question 7

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The urgency signal is...

Accepted Answer

PAN PAN

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MAYDAY

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SECURITE

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BREAK BREAK

Question 8

The phrase NEGATIVE means...

Accepted Answer

no or permission not granted

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yes, or permission is granted

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I have received all of your last transmission

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I understand and will comply

Question 9

Which option correctly describes position reports?

Accepted Answer

They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

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A callsign alone always constitutes a complete position report.

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Position may be omitted even when it is specifically requested.

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A position report gives ATC responsibility for navigating the aeroplane.

Question 10

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The emergency frequency commonly used in aviation VHF is...

Accepted Answer

121.500 MHz

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118.000 MHz

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123.450 MHz

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243.000 MHz

Question 11

The directional information "12 o'clock" is correctly transmitted as...

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Twelve o'clock.

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One two.

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One two o'clock.

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One two hundred.

Question 12

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? QFE set on the altimeter normally indicates...

Accepted Answer

height above the reference aerodrome

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altitude above mean sea level

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a flight level

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density altitude

Question 13

At an uncontrolled aerodrome, which call requests available taxi information?

Accepted Answer

G-ABCD, request taxi information

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G-ABCD, ready for departure

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G-ABCD, final runway 18

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G-ABCD, runway vacated

Question 14

A METAR encodes prevailing visibility as 9999. Which listed radio report correctly conveys that visibility value?

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One-zero kilometers or more

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One-two kilometers

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Twelve kilometers

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One-zero kilometers

Question 15

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter F is transmitted as...

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Foxtrot

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Echo

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Golf

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Hotel

Question 16

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter S is transmitted as...

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Sierra

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Romeo

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Tango

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Uniform

Question 17

Which abbreviation is used for the term "obstacle"?

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OBST

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OBTC

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OST

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OBS

Question 18

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

Accepted Answer

an error has been made in the transmission

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the pilot accepts a clearance without any amendment

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the aircraft vacates the runway without any transmission error

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the pilot asks the station to repeat its last transmission

Question 19

Which statement about transponder code instructions is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Codes assigned by voice must be set and accurately read back.

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The pilot may invent a different code rather than use the assigned one.

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Selecting an assigned code alone grants an ATC clearance.

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Assigned codes are entered only after the flight.

Question 20

In a normal, non-emergency VFR operation with a known radio failure, when may a pilot plan entry into Class D airspace?

Accepted Answer

When specific prior authorisation for operation without radio has been obtained and applicable conditions and procedures are met.

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There are other aircraft in the aerodrome circuit

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It is the aerodrome of departure

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It is the destination aerodrome

Question 21

Which statement about emergency communication is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Aviate first, then communicate the essential information when workload permits

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The pilot should transmit a complete message before maintaining aircraft control.

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The pilot should keep the frequency continuously occupied regardless of the situation.

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The pilot should avoid requesting assistance even when it is needed.

Question 22

What is the correct abbreviation of the call sign D-EAZF?

Accepted Answer

DZF

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DEA

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AZF

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DEF

Question 23

Which frequency lies within the VHF aviation voice communication band?

Accepted Answer

118.75 MHz

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118.75 kHz

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327.25 MHz

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327.25 kHz

Question 24

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter U is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Uniform

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Tango

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Victor

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Whiskey

Question 25

What is the call sign of the surface movement control?

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Ground

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Tower

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Earth

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Control

Question 26

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter J is transmitted as...

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Juliett

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India

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Kilo

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Lima

Question 27

Which statement about ATIS information is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It provides current aerodrome information that should be copied before calling when available

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Receiving ATIS grants a clearance to enter controlled airspace.

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ATIS is available only to IFR aircraft.

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The ATIS letter removes the need to report any relevant change or request.

Question 28

What does a readability of 2 indicate?

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The transmission is readable now and then

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The transmission is readable but with difficulty

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The transmission is perfectly readable

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The transmission is unreadable

Question 29

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter K is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Kilo

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Juliett

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Lima

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Mike

Question 30

A test transmission should normally include...

Accepted Answer

the station called, the station calling, the words RADIO CHECK and the frequency being used

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only the pilot's first name

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only a request for QNH

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only the words ROGER and WILCO

Question 31

Which statement is correct for QNH readback?

Accepted Answer

It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

Answer

A readback automatically changes the altimeter subscale.

Answer

A readback is required only if the reported QNH is below 1000 hPa.

Answer

ROGER always replaces the required altimeter-setting readback.

Question 32

What is correct about loss of communication?

Accepted Answer

Published procedures and the last clearance or instruction should be followed as applicable

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The pilot may enter any controlled airspace without clearance.

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Visual ATC signals may always be ignored after radio failure.

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The pilot must immediately switch off a serviceable engine.

Question 33

The word BREAK BREAK is used to...

Accepted Answer

separate messages to different aircraft in a busy transmission

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indicate only a separation between portions of a message to one aircraft

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declare a distress situation

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ask the other station to repeat its transmission

Question 34

Which call correctly reports G-ABCD on the downwind leg for runway 27?

Accepted Answer

G-ABCD, downwind runway 27

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G-ABCD, final runway 27

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G-ABCD, ready for departure runway 27

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G-ABCD, runway 27 vacated

Question 35

What does the abbreviation "H24" stand for?

Accepted Answer

24 h service

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Sunrise to sunset

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No specific opening times

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Sunset to sunrise

Question 36

Which phrase does a pilot use when he / she wants to check the readability of his / her transmission?

Accepted Answer

How do you read?

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What is the communication like?

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Request readability

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You read me five

Question 37

Which option correctly describes QNH readback?

Accepted Answer

It helps ensure the correct altimeter setting is used

Answer

A readback automatically changes the altimeter subscale.

Answer

A readback is required only if the reported QNH is below 1000 hPa.

Answer

ROGER always replaces the required altimeter-setting readback.

Question 38

Which item from an aerodrome information transmission does not normally require readback?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Runway in use

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SSR-Code

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Altitude

Question 39

What information is broadcasted on a VOLMET frequency?

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Meteorological information

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Navigational information

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NOTAMS

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Current information

Question 40

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter W is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Whiskey

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Victor

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X-ray

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Yankee

Question 41

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "no"?

Accepted Answer

Negative

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Not

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Finish

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No

Question 42

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign HB-YKM?

Accepted Answer

Hotel Bravo Yankee Kilo Mike

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Home Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mike

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Hotel Bravo Yuliett Kilo Mikro

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Home Bravo Yankee Kilo Mikro

Question 43

Which statement is correct for PAN PAN?

Accepted Answer

It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It indicates grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

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It is a routine acknowledgement of a runway clearance.

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It is used only to declare complete radio failure.

Question 44

What is the correct operational meaning of standard phraseology?

Accepted Answer

It reduces ambiguity and improves safety on the frequency

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It is required only for airline crews.

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It may be replaced by slang whenever the frequency is busy.

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It eliminates the need to listen carefully to the full message.

Question 45

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter X is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

X-ray

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Whiskey

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Yankee

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Zulu

Question 46

What phrase is used by a pilot if a transmission is to be answered with "yes"?

Accepted Answer

Affirm

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Roger

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Yes

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Affirmative

Question 47

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? The phrase SAY AGAIN means...

Accepted Answer

repeat all or the specified part of your transmission

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speak more slowly

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cancel my last clearance

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confirm that my readback is correct

Question 48

What is the correct operational meaning of transponder code instructions?

Accepted Answer

Codes assigned by voice must be set and accurately read back.

Answer

The pilot may invent a different code rather than use the assigned one.

Answer

Selecting an assigned code alone grants an ATC clearance.

Answer

Assigned codes are entered only after the flight.

Question 49

What should a private pilot remember about readback?

Accepted Answer

Safety-critical clearances and instructions must be read back accurately

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ROGER may replace any required runway-clearance readback.

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A correct readback is unnecessary if the pilot has heard similar instructions before.

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Only IFR flights must read back safety-critical instructions.

Question 50

What is the correct way to transmit the call sign OE-JVK?

Accepted Answer

Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kilo

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Omega Echo Jankee Victor Kilo

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Oscar Echo Jankee Victor Kilogramm

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Oscar Echo Juliett Victor Kias

Question 51

What is correct about MAYDAY?

Accepted Answer

It is used for distress with grave and imminent danger

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It is used for routine taxi instructions.

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It is used for a safety concern that does not require immediate assistance.

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It is a standard acknowledgement of any amended ATC clearance.

Question 52

Which statement about PAN PAN is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It is used for urgency where assistance is needed but distress is not yet present

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It indicates grave and imminent danger requiring immediate assistance.

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It is a routine acknowledgement of a runway clearance.

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It is used only to declare complete radio failure.

Question 53

What is the correct way of establishing radio communication between D-EAZF and Dusseldorf Tower?

Accepted Answer

Dusseldorf Tower D-EAZF

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Dusseldorf Tower over

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DEAZF is calling Dusseldorf Tower

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Tower from D-EAZF

Question 54

Which phrase is to be used when a pilot wants the tower to know that he is ready for take-off?

Accepted Answer

Ready for departure

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Ready for start-up

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Request take-off

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Ready

Question 55

Which altitude is displayed on the altimeter when set to a specific QNH?

Accepted Answer

Altitude in relation to mean sea level

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Altitude in relation to the 1013.25 hPa datum

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Altitude in relation to the air pressure at the reference airfield

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Altitude in relation to the highest elevation within 10 km

Question 56

In radiotelephony, which statement is correct? QNH in a radio message is...

Accepted Answer

the altimeter setting to indicate altitude above mean sea level

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the altimeter setting that indicates height above the aerodrome datum

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the standard pressure setting used to indicate flight levels

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the atmospheric pressure measured at the aircraft altitude

Question 57

Which complete readback correctly acknowledges "DZF, contact Hamburg Tower on 121.275"?

Accepted Answer

Contact Hamburg Tower on 121.275, DZF.

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DZF, contact Hamburg Tower on 121.250.

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DZF, contact Hamburg Tower on 121.725.

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Roger, DZF; the assigned channel need not be repeated.

Question 58

Which listed frequency is suitable for VHF voice communication?

Accepted Answer

120.50 MHz

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115.15 MHz

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108.80 MHz

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117.30 kHz

Question 59

QNH in a radio message is...

Accepted Answer

the altimeter setting to indicate altitude above mean sea level

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the altimeter setting that indicates height above the aerodrome datum

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the standard pressure setting used to indicate flight levels

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the atmospheric pressure measured at the aircraft altitude

Question 60

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter R is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Romeo

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Quebec

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Sierra

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Tango

Question 61

Which transponder code indicates a radio failure?

Accepted Answer

7600

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7700

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7500

Answer

7000

Question 62

The phrase CORRECTION is used when...

Accepted Answer

an error has been made in the transmission

Answer

the pilot accepts a clearance without any amendment

Answer

the aircraft vacates the runway without any transmission error

Answer

the pilot asks the station to repeat its last transmission

Question 63

In the ICAO spelling alphabet, the letter C is transmitted as...

Accepted Answer

Charlie

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Bravo

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Delta

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Echo

Question 64

Which statement about position reports is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

They should include useful information such as call sign, position, altitude and intentions

Answer

A callsign alone always constitutes a complete position report.

Answer

Position may be omitted even when it is specifically requested.

Answer

A position report gives ATC responsibility for navigating the aeroplane.

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